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Chapter 88: Is That Invitation Still Open?

With Raymond out of the way and my name restored, I left the pack courtyard and the trial and ran straight to the packhouse to check on Warren.

“Ciana, you’ re okay,” he said with a relieved sigh. “Slow down. Thank you again for coming back for me.’

“No, Warren, I should be thanking you. You helped me so much. I’m sorry that you went through all of that. I don’t know what I can do to repay you,” I blurted out, squeezing his hand.

“Silly girl! We’ re friends, right? That’s what we do. You have no idea how worried I was about you. When you fainted and they took you away…” Warren ‘s face wrinkled at the bad memory. “Thank the Goddess you are unharmed.”

He opened his arms like he was going to hug me.

Someone cleared their throat behind us and I saw Theo, or Tallis as he was still pretending to be, standing against the nearest packhouse wall. He was glaring at Warren.

Theo?” Warren asked.

“I’m not Theo!” he hissed moodily. “My name is Tallis.”

“Oh…” Warren stared at him for a moment, and murmured to himself, “Sorry, you remind me of my brother. I mean, you look different, but just…’

I jumped in, “Warren, believe me, I was confused at first too. But this is Tallis. He’s Nelson’s brother. Nelson is the car-

nival director,” I said, covering for Theo. I figured he probably had a good reason to keep his identity a secret, even from his own brother.

“Hmm. Well, you are dressed like you work with Nelson,” Warren said with a chuckle. He turned back to me, looking at me with deep, emotional eyes.

“Yes, he does, doesn’t he? I don’t think Prince Theo would ever wear colors like that,” I said, giggling and giving Theo a challenging look.

Theo snorted and looked away from me.

“I heard my name,” Nelson arrived with a concerned look on his face. “Geez, Tallis, there you are! I’ve been looking everywhere for you. They told me you’re at the packhouse. The carnival is packed up. Are you ready to go or what?”

“I’m ready,” Theo said stiffly.

“Great. Well, say your goodbyes and let’s get going. We’re all waiting on you,” Nelson said. He clapped his hands to hurry Theo along.

I bit my tongue to keep from laughing, seeing the dark, dangerous look in Theo’s eyes. If Nelson wasn’t careful, he’d end up dealing with the Dark Prince.

Theo glanced at me and crossed his arms. He gave a final nod and left after Nelson. It was already getting late and if he hung around too long, it would seem suspicious. Especially if he kept hanging around me.

“Warren, how are you feeling?” I asked, turning back to Warren.

He still looked a little pale and dirty. I hoped after a nice shower and some fresh clothes, he’d look and feel better,

Warren sniffled and rubbed his head.

“Honestly, I’ve got a bit of a headache. I’m not sure if I’m getting sick or I just need good food,” he admitted.

Warren and I headed back to my parents’ house. As we went, he started sniffling more and rubbing his temples. He was definitely sick.

sleep and some hot food. I’ll make sure to get you a good dinner. I’m just

Warren murmured, his eyes already

know and maybe would send Warren back to the palace. I hurried after Theo to where the carnival had

nothing left except a few pieces of trash. Sighing, I kicked at an old can. I wondered where they

when I

of tea and water. It would be there when he woke up. A strong shifter

pack had started to settle down. I was happy to see everything

8B. That Sol’

had been avenged, but

hand on her grave marker and

be able to express how sorry I am that you were killed because of me. Raymond

are,” Warren said, coming up beside

the grave and looked at him. “I just wanted to give her an update about what’s going

going well, then?” Warren

energetic. Feeling 100% now?” I asked, addressing the more important

his belly. All the color had returned to his cheeks

was

chuckled and shook my head. No one had ever praised my cooking before. I couldn’t tell if he

and Murray seem to have stepped up to help or ganize the pack,” Warren added, getting back to

ISThai

with warm

and Hawke ex iled, no one is left to cause problems. I keep going to their meetings, but every time they have it all under control. I hardly have

really good news, Ciana. I’m glad your pack is do ing better. It makes

“Asking what?”

little. What could Warren want to

my sister’s pack from here. I’d still like to do that now that Raymond isn’t a threat. I wanted to

I keeping you from visiting your sister?”

at all,” Warren said, touching my arm. “I’m glad I took time to recover from

my lower lip

married to the alpha of

and) r membered

what do you say?” Warren nudged

to have settled in the pack, it would be a pleas ant change from what I was dealing with,

went with him, he might think I had feelings for him, too. I didn’t want to give Warren the wrong message. It probably wasn’t a great idea to spend too much time alone

family in pack territory at the moment. My pack was still vulnerable and I didn’t want to leave and allow someone else to come in and do

fun trip, but Warren, I should really stay here until my parents get back. Alvar needs strong leadership right now,”

see he was disappointed. He took

said, nodding

house to pack and I headed to the courtyard to see if Frederic or Murray needed me for anything. I was impressed with how

is gone… so sad,” I

88′ That Open?

mention of the

so handsome.

you’re so bad.